2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · WL62 ABU

The 2012 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 11 August 2025 at 61,544 miles which recorded no defects. Prior examinations show the same clean outcome: the tester passed the car on 23 August 2023 at 55,643 miles, on 25 August 2022 at 53,040 miles, and again on 13 August 2024 at 58,086 miles with no advisories logged. The single failure on 13 August 2024 at 58,086 miles carries no recorded defect, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across three years the vehicle has avoided any flagged corrosion, worn suspension bushes, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission breaches. Annual mileage sits at roughly 4,400 miles against a fourteen-year lifespan, with the odometer climbing from 53,040 in August 2022 to 61,544 by August 2025. This low accumulation reflects light use or extended standing periods rather than hard driving. The record shows no gap exceeding thirteen months between tests and no sudden jumps in distance, so wear on consumables and drivetrain components should remain below average for the model year. Sparse clean entries give little evidence of neglected upkeep, though the absence of advisories means minor items like tyre tread depth and wiper condition were within limits at each appointment rather than proactively replaced. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the car's age and likely periods off the road. Standing vehicles develop moisture trapped in sills and suspension mounting points that a pass certificate will not reveal once surface rust forms. The brake calipers and coil springs deserve manual checks for binding or fracture after low-mileage storage. Verify the 2024 failure reason with DVSA, since the nil-defect record is unusual and may affect resale confidence. Otherwise the Micra's history implies a carefully stored, lightly run example with no recurring mechanical trend requiring corrective action.